Grainfather G30

[redrocker652002]

Well, I did it. I pulled the trigger on a Grainfather G30. Many thanks to Nbates1982 for a screaming deal on it. Now, the learning curve starts, LOL. If anybody has any wisdom to share or any tips on how to use this please feel free to post here. My old rig, which I may still use from time to time, was a propane burner and a 10 gallon kettle BIAB setup with a igloo cooler that I used to sparge with. It served me well and like I said, I don't think I am ready to completely give it up yet, but might offer it up to my brother if he wants to start brewing. Anyway, I digress. Anybody with any info, tips, suggestions or input is welcome to post here. I am looking forward to using this and becoming one of the electric brewers. Thanks in advance to all who read this and post anything. Dino

 

[jschein]

Congrats!
Remove the spring and ball from the recirculation pipe.
Use the GF app and the GF water calculator, it works well for the system

 

[Trappist MD ;o]

Congrats. Same boat here (2 weeks ago).

Buy and install the hop plate and you can leave the spring and ball.

BEFORE your first brew:
Get the App, sync your G30 and your Tilt.
Program the GF App for your brew.
Put it through the paces in a TRIAL BREW from mash, to sparge, to BOIL, mash schedule and all the additions.


THEN on Brew Day:
You're a pro, and already have everything you need!
Fire up the GF App and Enjoy!

 

[redrocker652002]

Congrats. Same boat here (2 weeks ago).

Buy and install the hop plate and you can leave the spring and ball.

BEFORE your first brew:
Get the App, sync your G30 and your Tilt.
Program the GF App for your brew.
Put it through the paces in a TRIAL BREW from mash, to sparge, to BOIL, mash schedule and all the additions.


THEN on Brew Day:
You're a pro, and already have everything you need!
Fire up the GF App and Enjoy!

What hop plate are you referring to? I was thinking of getting a hop spider. Austin Home Brew has a 20% off code and i have a gift card that I can buy a spunding valve and a hop spider and it will only cost me about 15 dollars. lol.

 

[Trappist MD ;o]

That would be a steal! Hop spider for the WIN.

I"m talking about the false bottom / additional screen (against errant grains and hop sludge) from GF - G30 Hop Plate.
There are many alternatives that provide an additional screen to keep ball valve FREE from flow reducing accumulation,

 

[redrocker652002]

That would be a steal! Hop spider for the WIN.

I"m talking about the false bottom / additional screen (against errant grains and hop sludge) from GF - G30 Hop Plate.
There are many alternatives that provide an additional screen to keep ball valve FREE from flow reducing accumulation,

https://austinhomebrew.com/products/grainfather-g30-hop-plate

IS THIS WHAT YOU ARE REFERRING TO? IF SO, USING THE 20% OFF AND MY GIFT CARD I THINK THAT WOULD ONLY COST ME ABOUT 15 BUCKS AS WELL. LOL